The Reading Room This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly, the last Monday of the month, in the Heritage Reading Room (subject to availability) . Members will select books to be discussed which will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry and short stories. If you would like to be a part of this group (free […]
A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.
January 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm $5 – $40 Get Tickets Dui tenori - Daniel Thompson & Matthew Thomson | Laura Vaughan - (Gamba/Lirone) | Donald Nicholson - (Harpsichord) | Ensemble 642 | Hannah Lane – (Italian triple Harp) | Nick Pollock – (Theorbo) • Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) - Se vittorie sì belle […]
Curated by BMI Heritage Curator - Ellen Becker January 15 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Bar open at 6pm $15 – $35 Minerva Theatre Get tickets This is Spinal Tap Director: Rob Reiner, 1984 (1hr 22m) Spinal Tap To celebrate the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Medieval to Metal exhibition, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is screening […]
Curated by BMI Heritage Curator - Ellen Becker January 22 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Bar open at 6pm $15 – $35 Minerva Theatre Get tickets Gimme Shelter Director: Albert Maysles, David Maysles & Charlotte Zwerin (1hr 31m) The Rolling Stones To celebrate the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Medieval to Metal exhibition, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ […]
January 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm $25 Venue: Minerva Space Whether we’re looking for ways to manage stress or to grow emotionally and spiritually, meditation can help us bring more calm and joy into our lives. However, while many of us feel we could benefit from meditation, we often find it challenging to […]
February 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm $42 Get Tickets Join Adam Harvey as he celebrates his new album "Let The Song Take You Home". Adam will perform some new songs plus all of his hits and some classic country. Don't miss this special event filled with laughter and great country music. Get tickets […]
February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $10 Humffray Room Get Tickets Cleaved Jane Cafarella. A story of loss, legs and finding family It’s important that genuine stories such as this be published to show the extra-ordinary, day-to-day courage of so-called ‘ordinary’ people - Highly recommended - Hazel Edwards OAM Former journalist for The […]
March 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $9 – $13 Humffray Room Get tickets Ballarat's Growth - Infrastructure Pressures Panel Discussion: Chair, Paula Nicholson, BMI President Details being finalised... This event is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning […]
March 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $9 – $13 Humffray Room Get tickets Changes in Ballarat's Car Industry Panel Discussion: Chair, Phil Roberts OAM, Twilight Talks Coordinator. Details being finalised... This event is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access […]
March 26 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $9 – $13 Humffray Room Get tickets Changes to the Canadian Corridor Speaker: Jeff Rootes Details being finalised... This event is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services, […]
March 30 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm $10 – $30 Venue - Minerva Space Ballarat Scottish Country Dancing | Warm up your dance shoes, it's going to be a gooden! The Annual Minerva Social in the Minerva Space at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat (at the Melbourne end of Sturt St.) […]
Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
2 course dinner & lots
of dancing
